Copenhagen autumn 19: Drapers' pick of the best new brands

Dear Vanessa – CIFF. This season marks the launch of unisex brand Dear Vanessa’s debut at CIFF. Key pieces include a knee-length mint green puffer jacket with contrasting belt – offering a tailored take on the season’s padded coat trend. Another standout jacket uses double -bonded cotton for a splashproof finish, with an adaptable strap and removable pockets. Inspired by Judaism, knitted lamb’s wool vests feature tzitzit fringing hanging from the waistline, and three printed sweatshirts tell the story of young Jewish boy Mordecai, with motifs on the sleeves in Hebrew. Wholesale prices range from £34 for a sweatshirt to £190 for a jacket. +316 10 36 69 53

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Dear Vanessa – CIFF. This season marks the launch of unisex brand Dear Vanessa’s debut at CIFF. Key pieces include a knee-length mint green puffer jacket with contrasting belt – offering a tailored take on the season’s padded coat trend. Another standout jacket uses double -bonded cotton for a splashproof finish, with an adaptable strap and removable pockets. Inspired by Judaism, knitted lamb’s wool vests feature tzitzit fringing hanging from the waistline, and three printed sweatshirts tell the story of young Jewish boy Mordecai, with motifs on the sleeves in Hebrew. Wholesale prices range from £34 for a sweatshirt to £190 for a jacket. +316 10 36 69 53

Often – CIFF. Launching for autumn 19, Often is a new sustainable menswear brand from the designer behind the eponymous label Ashley Marc Hovelle. Based in Berlin, its name is a play on ‘of ten’, and the label’s concept focuses on 10 categories, such as T-shirts, hoodies, shirts, straight trousers and wide-legged trousers, that are added to and evolved each season. Items are made to be worn “often", and classic wardrobe staples are at the core. Organic cotton is used throughout, while items are made in a factory in Portugal that is Global Organic Textile Standard certified. Wholesale prices range from €20 (£17) for a T-shirt to €80 (£70) for a Harrington jacket. +49 151 712 99573. often.world

Âme – Revolver. Belgian womenswear brand Âme launched last season and made its Danish debut at Revolver. Working to different timelines from traditional brands, Âme’s two trans-seasonal collections deliver in June and November and are designed to drop when customers actually need to buy season-appropriate pieces. The timings also mean buyers have a longer period to sell the items at full price. The collection centres on white, black and grey, plus two seasonal colours, which are camel and light blue for the new collection. Bestsellers so far include the long-sleeved belted top, the belted blazer and the oversized sweater. Wholesale prices range from €20 (£17) for a T-shirt to €269 (£235) for a coat and matching scarf set. +32 473 31 49 91 ame-antwerp.com

Sunflower – CIFF. Danish brand Sunflower launched last season and debuted at CIFF for autumn 19 with sales agency Rich & Hanc. Already picked up by stockists including Matchesfashion and LNCC, the smart-meets-casual brand was created as a reaction to the rise of overtly labelled street- and sportswear that has been dominating the menswear market. With all fabrics sourced in Italy and most items produced there, highlights include double breasted blazers, well-cut slim wool trousers, dark denim jeans and shirts. All items come with a mark-up of 3. Wholesale prices range from €33 (£29) for a T-shirt to €500 (£438) for a leather coat. +45 25 61 98 58 hellosunflower.com

Artisans – Revolver. Focusing on outerwear, Artisans is a new Danish unisex brand launching for autumn 19. Waterproof and windproof, the coats are technical in design but also feature fun graphics, slogans and artwork by artists including British graphic designer James Greenhow. The oversized, longline puffer jacket is already the most popular style with buyers. Scarves, hats and other cold weather accessories are also available. Wholesale prices range from £10 for hats to £80 for a long puffer. +45 40 56 54 27.

Designers Remix – Revolver. Danish label Designers Remix has rebranded and dialled up its sustainable credentials for autumn 19. Recycling is a key part of the collection, which is inspired by the 1980s and includes power suits, evening dresses and big shoulders. Sculpted jackets, including a blazer with double collar, are also highlights. The brand has used recycled polyester made from plastic bottles found in the sea, as well as recycled wool. Pre-used wool is broken down into new fibres and coloured without using chemicals. Wholesale prices range from £17 for tops to £260 for jackets. +45 53 36 70 13 designersremix.com

Item Studio – Revolver. Launching for autumn 19 and showing at Revolver was Danish womenswear brand Item Studio. Founded by Copenhagen-based Mai Andersen, the brand is built around easy, effortless items. Quality is a focus and all fabrics are natural, including cotton, wool and silk. Key pieces include checked mini-dresses, button-down shirts and tiered midi-skirts in neutral tones. Wholesale prices range from £26 for tops to £78 for dresses. +45 267 42609 itemstudio.com

Marimekko – Revolver. With new designer Satu Maaranen at the helm, Marimekko’s refreshed autumn 19 collection revives archive prints and reworks its classic styles. Key pieces include a ruched dress in the brand’s famous 1964 flower pattern, reimagined with metal thread to give a crimped texture, and a long sleeved bustier inspired by a classic Marimekko shirt. The Finnish brand, known for its bold prints, also repositions its handbags this season, elevating them to a higher price point and launching its first leather collection. Wholesale prices range from £13 for a T-shirt to £130 for a handbag. +47 974 790 45 marimekko.com

Remain and Rotate – CIFF. Remain and Rotate are two brands from the Birger Christensen brand family and, having launched three seasons ago, have grown into full collections for autumn 19. Remain is designed for day and features an excellent selection of tailored coats and shearling pieces, while Rotate is designed for evening and features long printed boho dresses and puff-sleeved party dresses. They will launch at Selfridges and Browns for autumn 19. Wholesale prices range from €20 (£17) for a cotton top to €640 (£560) for a long shearling coat. +45 53 53 87 69 birger-christensen.com

Tony Hawk Signature Line – CIFF. Skater Tony Hawk has launched a new clothing, accessories and skateboard brand for autumn 19. The full collection includes spread-collar shirts featuring repeat graphics of Hawk’s handwritten signature; tie-dye raw-hem T-shirts; and a matching set of checked trousers, jacket and long, belted robe coat. Archive photographs of Hawk through the years, taken by his brother and sister, appear on T-shirts, jumpers and hoodies. Wholesale prices range from £6.45 for socks to £80.10 for a robe coat. kb@tonyhawksignatureline.com

Hvisk – CIFF. Danish accessories brand Hvisk has recently expanded its handbag offering and is looking for UK stockists. The Copenhagen-based brand initially launched with fashion jewellery collections four years ago, but has recently changed its focus to handbags. This season’s collection introduces snakeskin and contrasting colours to its classic monochrome cross-body leather bag offer. The new casual designs are streetwear inspired, with a brushed cotton finish and long canvas straps. Key pieces include a purple snakeskin bag and green casual style with white and purple panels. The brand still produces jewellery and has tapped into this season’s accessory trend with statement hair clips. Wholesale prices range from £5 for a hairclip to £21 for a handbag. +45 40 73 59 63 hvisk.com

Tela – Revolver. Showing at Revolver for the first time was Italian womenswear brand Tela. The label, which was founded in 2010, is designed and produced in Italy, although there were nods to Scandinavian style in the autumn 19 collection, which included long duster coats, block-coloured jumpers with graphic patterns and patent leather macs. Wholesale prices range from £28 for tops to £72 for coats. +39 0335 80005937 tela9.com

W’menswear – CIFF. Showing for the first time at CIFF, French brand W’menswear labels itself as “hard-hitting garments for hard-hitting women” and draws upon utilitarian features of menswear to create beautiful yet practical pieces for women. This season’s collection is inspired by the women who paved the way to space, and includes a constellation-print belted dress and a long quilted navy coat with khaki bellow pockets. The brand is already stocked in a small number of independents across the UK and Ireland, including Nola in Brighton and Envoy in Belfast, and is currently looking for more Northern European stockists. Wholesale prices range from £19 for a T-shirt to £152 for a jacket. +33 640 526 976 wmenswear.com

1331 – CIFF. New vegan leather accessories label 1331 is launching for autumn 19. The brand, which was showing at CIFF, manufactures its bags in Portugal and prides itself on using environmentally friendly chemicals to dye its animal product-free leathers. The Luca, a simple large tote, proved a particular favourite of both men’s and womenswear buyers at the show. Bags wholesale for £136. +49 1774182077. 1-3-3-1.com

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